Cold January greetings! We’ve had a week of blue skies but it’s been oh so cold here in Northern California! I saw pictures this week showing snowfall in Florida, woah! My brother and his family in Savannah had snow as well, so they tied a huge inflatable tube to the back of the minivan and went tubing down the street, the photos were so funny. The forecast shows rain this weekend, and being the pluviophile that I am I can’t wait to crack the window and fall asleep to the sound.
I’m excited to start traveling again in a few months. I’m planning a trip to Croatia in late April, do you have any tips? I would love to hear your recommended spots! Last year I visited Switzerland in late April it was stunning, and also took a trip to the south of France and cinque terre region in the summer. I’ll gather up my images and share my photos and thoughts on both of those trips.
I’m also headed back to Florida in May and again in July. Our Sarasota house is currently rented to snowbirds through April, but I’m looking forward to returning. I can work remotely during the day and visit the local beaches and restaurants in the evening. I miss the warmth and sunsets on the Gulf Coast!
Favorite links from the week:
This beautifully restored home in London.
The mixture of rich color and pattern in these interiors.
The cabinetry in this elegant transitional home.
The 2025 trends in antique furniture and decor.
Inspiration for adding blue to your bedroom.
Living room decor choices designers say to avoid. Do you agree?
The feng shui rule of bed placement.
So charming: city & state toile wallpaper.
Have you heard of meadowscaping? Find examples here, here, and here.
The 2025 list of the “happiest” places to retire.
I went to Croatia a few years ago and loved it. If you like to hike, I recommend Velebit National Park. It was beautiful- you can see forever from the peaks. Plitvice is really pretty, but expect it to be VERY crowded. I spent most of my trip in the interior hiking, but my favorite coastal city was Zadar. There’s some public art right on the water and it’s a great place to people-watch. I hope you have fun and I look forward to your pictures!
thank you so much Alisha!
We spend out winters in Sarasota!
Would love to see your itinerary for the
south of France and cinque terre region. This is where we want to visit in September. Any helpful tips would be welcome!!!
i’ll post soon!